GMRS opens by offering condolences to all those affected by the Yaroslavi crash

Dr Collins is describing what a concussion is.

Dr Collins is describing the treatment of Crosby

- At first, showed signs of "significant cerebral concussion"- Anticipated a very long recovery- They are seeing significant improvements recently- "Vestibular" type of concussion, affects basic motion system -- Crosby's system is why he's incredible- This is a manageable injury, anticipating Crosby returns to hockey- Want to make sure he's fully recovered- Started to have symptoms when he hit 80-90%- Dr Carrick has helped Crosby make exception progress- Assessed Crosby yesterday, best results they've seen, getting closer to normal- Crosby is in "reconditioning mode"- They are being very cautious with his recovery

Dr Carrick is speaking about Crosby coming to see him

- Explaining what has been affected with Crosby, and what they're doing- Remapped his spacial recognition, it's "marvelous"- Thinks are working well now, has to condition to work with new patterns- "It's Christmas for Sid Crosby and the people who care for him"- Greatest concern is Crosby's life, in and after hockey- Epidemic incidence of head injuries right now- Crosby's current outcome is "good"

Crosby being questioned now

- Feels good now, never considered retirement- Definition of "contact": any type of contact, they all create different reactions in the body (ie: skating, walking, or "body contact")- Crosby has to recondition before contact is fully re-introduced, prognosis is excellent that there will be no long-term problems- Return to play? Very positive, not quite there yet- Why is it "Christmas"? Recovery will have very good outcome, Crosby shouldn't have any issues (Dr Carrick)- Can Crosby regain vestibular function completely? Crosby's 100% is different from anyone else; he's a ferrari; no longer having vestibular symptoms at 70-80% of reconditioning (now)- Crosby: "maybe I could get by with 90% but I'm not going to roll the dice"- Not going to allow Crosby to return at less than 100% (Dr Collins)- Crosby has been fully compliant with doctors, and has worked incredibly hard at rehabilitation; symptoms started coming back at 89%- "There remains a possibility that you will never play again.." - Crosby: "a slight one, but I wouldn't bet on that", not preparing for any non-return to hockey- "What is 90% for you?" When he fatigues/stresses himself on turns, quick movements, etc- "What was life like?" Didn't like driving, watching tv. Frustrated when symptoms came back.- Didn't get regular updates because it'd change every couple days

Sorry, just got pulled into a conference call. Going to have to piece the rest together.

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